Both annual RTO social events of the winter were very well-received by those in attendance. The food was particularly singled out for compliments to the caterer/chefs.
The musical entertainment provided before and after the Valentine’s meal warranted many positive compliments too.
Plan to join us next year!
Flavours of Fall, a combined birthday/anniversary party to mark milestones for both Canada and RTO, brought together members from all parts of District 18 to enjoy an evening of camaraderie, fine food representing regions across Canada, and sublime music by harpist, Angelica Ottewill.
Guest speaker Sharon Laurence, author and retired teacher, shared stories from her life helping to protect wolves at the Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre. Lucky door prize winners were able to take home copies of books about wolves written by her late husband, one of Canada’s leading naturalist writers, R.D.Lawrence, as well as copies of her 150th project: Canadian Culinary Treasures 1867-2017.
Golfers enjoyed good company, a great day of golf and prizes at the annual District 18 Golf Tournament. Many thanks to organizers Bob Ellis and Rich Brien.
The District 18 members have been invited by our Peterborough neighbours to join them in some personal development relating to Estate planning. If you are interested please follow the registration directions in the information below.
Offered by Peterborough Retired Teachers of Ontario
We invite you to an informative workshop with Financial, Tax and Legal Experts to learn how to ensure that your wishes for your estate are actually carried out. You are welcome and urged to bring your executor with you.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Peterborough Curling Club
2195 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
Wheelchair accessible Plenty of Parking
$20 / person
Tentative Agenda
9:30 a.m. – Registration, coffee/tea
10:00 a.m.- Introductions
Financial Issues
Tax Issues
Legal Issues
12:15 Lunch
1: 00 p.m. – Roundtable, Q & A
2:00 p.m. – Closing, Door Prizes
Guest speakers available for informal chats until 3 p.m.
Registrations due by April 15
Please note that we have to give the venue numbers in advance and pay for the meals we have ordered. We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellation after the deadline date.
Estate Planning -What You Really Need to Know
Name: ________________Phone ____________________
Email _________________District: __________________
Registrations due by April 15
Please note that we have to give the venue numbers in advance and pay for the meals we have ordered. We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellation after the deadline date.
Make cheque payable to RTO/ERO District 36 and mail to:
Annette Thomson, 779 Fife Bay Marina Lane, Selwyn, ON K9J 0C6 (705-304-1608) or deliver to:
Georgina Eldridge, 844 Hewitt Drive, Peterborough
PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 15
Registration for this event indicates that I have read and agree to the RTO/ERO Event Waiver on the Peterborough RTO website.
The Lindsay Curling Club hosted the annual RTO curling bonspiel on November 9 th . Ten teams vied for the trophy, playing two six end games. Three teams went undefeated, their skips were Jerry Ford, Marilyn O’Reilly and the bonspiel winner on points Pat Ford. Next year’s bonspiel will be held on November 8th.
From left to right: Donna Fournier; Pat Ford (skip); Heather Sisson & Barb Brown
May 26th, 2016
Max Radiff leaving District 18 Executive posts. Thank you for many years of service.
In spite of the blustery day, all was light and friendly inside the Lindsay Golf and Country Club at the A.G.M. The regular business meeting was smoothly conducted by our out-going President,Wayne Cooper, with the able assistance of Max Radiff. The current executive were all thanked for their many on-going efforts on behalf of District 18, with particular thanks to Max for his many years of service on both the Executive and as a Senator for RTO, and to our retiring Communications Officer Bruce Peck. Bruce and his wife Debbie have done a wonderful job with our standard-bearing newsletter Bell Free and our expanded website http://www.rtoero-district18.com/ . Thank you and congratulations to both Max and Bruce on jobs very well done.
The unit meetings were brief, and resulted in several vacant positions being filled. Thanks to all who volunteered. The position of 1rst Vice-President for the Kawartha Lakes unit is still open. If you’re interested in working on the Executive with a great group of people, contact our new President, Roberta Fuller. She’ll be happy to hear from you.
With all reports given and received, and motions carried and passed, we got down to the serious business of eating a fabulous lunch prepared by the LGCC staff.
Rick Fines, provided delightful entertainment at our Spring AGM
The highlight of the day was the entertainment provided by Rick Fines, a talented musician, songwriter and historian from Peterborough. We were treated to a finely tuned history of the 12 Bar Blues music traditions in North America, from the call-and-response hollers of plantation workers in the South through the Blues, Ragtime, Swing, Jazz and the global phenomenon of Rock and Roll. We could have listened for hours! Thanks to Pres. Roberta for arranging this delightful addition to coffee, tea and dessert. Rick was the icing on the cake.
Many thanks to all who participated in the A.G.M.to make it such a successful day. ~ by Cheryl Cohoon, 2nd Vice President
I am enclosing the latest Liaison Report from the Pension and Retirement Concerns Committee. In it you will find some interesting bits of information about defined benefit plans, the OTF Pension Forum, Teachers’ Annual Meeting and old age security. There is also information about a really practical resource – McMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal. If you get an opportunity, visit the website where you will find authentic and reliable resources about aging.
District 18’s annual “Chickadee Luncheon” initiated 16 years ago by former past-president Louise Cooper was held this year at Heather Lodge in Carnarvon.
Despite the freezing cold and bitter winds outside, thirty-three people enjoyed the warm ambiance and a welcoming cup of hot apple cider while quietly greeting friends old and new.
Our lunch was absolutely delicious–start to finish and beautifully presented and served by a very attentive and accommodating staff.
The door prize, a charming stained-glass hummingbird was donated by VP Roberta Fuller and created by her sister. Georgiena Boyle won the prize.
After lunch, our guest speaker, Sheila Ziman, gave a short presentation about our county’s initiative in sponsoring the relocation of a refugee family. Sheila let us know that there are many ways of helping, given our abilities.
Many thanks to our members from Kawartha Lakes and Tony Dymott who braved the brutal temperatures to attend.
President’s note: Cheryl provided valet service to help members park and manoeuvre their way to the lodge.
(left to Right)Tony Dymont, Milt Sheppard, Maggie Milne, Wayne Cooper, Anne Cohoon,
George Burley and Jim Milne
